Patient Transportation and Positioning PDF
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Kalar Technical Institute
awat.h.azeez
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This document provides a lecture on patient transportation and positioning best practices, covering both hospital and outside settings. It discusses factors to consider, various transportation methods, positioning techniques, and safety guidelines. The lecture also covers the log roll technique.
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Patient Transportation and Positioning Best Practices in Hospital and Outside Settings lecturer:awat.h.azeez lec-8-th Introduction Importance of proper patient transportation and positioning for safety and comfort. Key Considerations in Patient Transportati...
Patient Transportation and Positioning Best Practices in Hospital and Outside Settings lecturer:awat.h.azeez lec-8-th Introduction Importance of proper patient transportation and positioning for safety and comfort. Key Considerations in Patient Transportation Factors to consider: 1. patient condition, 2. equipment, 3. communication. In-Hospital Transportation Methods: 1. Wheelchairs 2. stretchers 3. Safety protocols. Outside the Hospital Transportation Types: 1. Ambulance 2. transport vans. 3. Continuity of care. Patient Positioning Techniques Supine, Prone, Lateral, Fowler's. Safety Guidelines Proper lifting techniques, use of equipment. log roll technique what is it? what is used for?
